When the weather turns dreadful, one of the finest activities you can enjoy is a trip to the pictures.

Catching the newest film releases can be savoured as a family outing, romantic date or even a solo adventure.

With a weather warning issued today, it might be wise to scrap those outdoor plans and make your way to your nearest cinema.

One of the primary factors that might deter people from a cinema visit is the cost of refreshments to sustain you during the film.

It's hardly a secret that cinema prices can be eye-wateringly steep, reports the Liverpool Echo .

According to the UK Cinema Association: "All cinemas rely on income from food and drink to make their businesses viable – for all films, only a proportion of box office revenue goes to the cinema itself.

"Without this income,

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